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GrammarJLPT N1
almost
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. almost
A grammatical expression used to describe a situation where something almost happened but ultimately did not. It conveys a sense of near-miss or narrow escape, and is often translated as "I was about to..." or "It almost happened."

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

I almost walked out the door without locking it!

Sentence 2

I almost brushed things off with "maybe next time" and let the relationship fade.

Sentence 3

I was in such a rush, I almost mixed up the salt and sugar.

Sentence 4

I almost said "I'll do it" — and just barely stopped myself.

Sentence 5

We almost changed the procedure without checking the new guidelines.